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The 10 Best South Island Camping Sites - RV Parks in South Island, New Zealand

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Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Featuring garden views, Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge in Lake Tekapo features accommodation, a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the campground free of charge. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and river. Outstanding scenery/location and very comfortable accommodation. The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly.

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9.2
Superb
299 reviews
Price from
467 zł
per night

Murchison Motorhome Park

Murchison

Murchison Motorhome Park has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Murchison. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. When staying at the campground, guests can use private entrance. Loved the greeting and service from reception to the cat and puppy on site.

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9
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
257 zł
per night

Minimalist Cabin Solo Traveller

Ashburton

The campground has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the campground. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the campground can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Every facility/amenity very kindly considered. Everything you could want, very clean, very comfy, great value, lovely host.

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9.2
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
286 zł
per night

Queen Street Holiday Park

Richmond

The spacious campground is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, as well as coffee machine and kettle. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Richmond, like hiking. Queen Street Holiday Park features a sun terrace and a picnic area. Everything was provided in this excellent unit, will be back to stay again...

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9.9
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
500 zł
per night

Golden Bay Glamping

Takaka

Situated in Takaka, Golden Bay Glamping provides accommodation with seating area. This campground features free private parking and luggage storage space. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and river. The location, the place...everything!

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9
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
448 zł
per night

Alpacas Off Grid - House Truck

Takaka

Set in Takaka in the Tasman region, Alpacas Off Grid - House Truck offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The property features mountain and garden views. Outdoor dining is also possible at the campground. The House Truck itself is wonderfully quirky with lots of interessting details and features - especially the outdoor hottub. We spend an entire evening stargazing in it. Nat and Grant are great hosts. The breakfast was fabulous and we got lots of helpful information. In combination with the location in what felt like the middle of nowhere, it truly was like a whole nother world.

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9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
619 zł
per night

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Wanaka

Set in Wanaka in the Otago region, with The Wanaka Tree nearby, Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This campground is 3.2 km from Puzzling World and 35 km from Cardrona. The campground features family rooms. The room was big and really clean. Beds are comfy. Staff is really friendly. Even got milk for our coffee.

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8.2
Very good
252 reviews
Price from
192 zł
per night

Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine

Geraldine

Situated in Geraldine, Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The campground has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

For guests with children, the campground features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine features a seasonal outdoor pool and a barbecue. The whole facility was spotlessly clean. Lots of cookers in kitchen. Bathrooms very clean, good hot showers. Comfy beds. Nice and warm room. I appreciate it when a basic cabin has a jug to make a hot drink and is already filled with water! The host and other campers were very welcoming.

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8.4
Very good
143 reviews
Price from
191 zł
per night

Eglinton Valley Camp

Te Anau Downs

All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a toaster, a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The campground offers certain units that feature a patio, and the units are equipped with a kettle. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the campground. This is an excellent place to stay to explore the Milford Sounds area. Well thought out and equipped cabins. Very comfortable and relaxing place to be with beautiful scenery all around you.

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8.7
Fabulous
306 reviews
Price from
429 zł
per night

Marahau Beach Camp

Marahau

Located in Marahau in the Tasman region, with Marahau Beach nearby, Marahau Beach Camp provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. It is set 2.3 km from Porters Beach and offers a shared kitchen.

At the campground, all units are fitted with a shared bathroom.

For guests with children, the campground features outdoor play equipment. The property hosts Jenny and Brad went out of their way to make everything perfect for our group of 8. Rooms were made available for early check in and bags could be stored after check out until our transfer arrived. Nothing was a problem for them.

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8.5
Very good
476 reviews
Price from
95 zł
per night

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